British Airways RUH LHR BA258
British Airways
FLIGHT
BA258
RUH
King Khaled International Airport
07:35
17 Jan
4 h 20 m
LHR
London Heathrow Airport
11:55
17 Jan
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Aircraft: b788 Altitude: 40,000ft (12.2km) Distance: 2,668 nm Duration: 4 h 20 m
AIRCRAFT
b788
ALTITUDE
40,000ft
DISTANCE
2,668 nm
DURATION
4 h 20 m
Times and gates subject to change. Verify with airline.
Turbulence Comfort Along Route Comfort View
Comfort Score: Combines turbulence probability (GTG forecast) with intensity (ZTI analysis). High scores indicate both high probability AND high intensity turbulence.
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Flight Smoothness Score
8.5 /10
Smoothness
Smooth Flight
43%
Smooth
56%
Light
1%
Moderate

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AI-Powered Flight Briefing
📊 9,500 data points analyzed HIGH Confidence
Your Journey Beta

2 hours 10 minutes into the flight: Some moderate bumps expected.
The crew may adjust altitude or ask you to stay seated during these sections.
The rest of the flight should be smooth.

Your route takes you across the Syrian Desert, crossing the Mediterranean Sea, over the Carpathian Mountains, and over the Dinaric Alps – these areas can sometimes cause turbulence.

Smooth Flight

We're expecting smooth conditions throughout your flight. You can sit back and relax.

Takeoff

Takeoff should feel smooth with possible light bumps, with calm conditions around the airport.

Winds Aloft

Winds at cruising altitude are about 63 knots. These winds may delay arrival by up to 38 minutes.

Landing

Landing should feel smooth with typical approach conditions.

You're in Safe Hands

If you feel nervous at any point, remember that turbulence is expected, safe, and part of normal flying. The crew is monitoring everything, and the aircraft is built to handle far more than anything you will feel. Have a safe and calm flight.

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Flight Timeline 4h 20min
Maximum turbulence expected per segment
Takeoff
Light
0:20-0:48
Light
0:48-1:16
Light
1:16-1:44
Light
1:44-2:12
Moderate
2:12-2:39
Light
2:39-3:06
Light
3:06-3:33
Light
3:33-4:00
Light
Landing
Light
Smooth
Light
Moderate
Severe
Longer bars indicate higher turbulence intensity. Values shown are the maximum for each time segment.
Turbulence Metrics ZTI and EDR (scaled)
ZTI Scale
Smooth
<12
Light
12-30
Moderate
30-45
Severe
>45
EDR Scale
Smooth
<6
Light
6-24
Moderate
24-42
Severe
>42

Airport Weather
Departure
RUH
At Departure
16°C (Now)
NSC • 10 kt • VFR — Clear conditions, no delays expected
Arrival
LHR
At Arrival
9°C (Now)
Broken • 7 kt • MVFR — Reduced visibility, minor delays possible
☀️ Morning Flight

Morning flights typically experience smoother conditions as the atmosphere is more stable and thermal turbulence hasn't yet developed.

Wide-Body Aircraft (Large)

Large, twin-aisle aircraft like this generally provide the smoothest ride through turbulence due to their size, weight, and advanced stabilization systems.

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Data Sources & Our Approach
ZeroTurb's Custom Algorithm: We've developed a proprietary ZeroTurb Index (ZTI) algorithm that combines three meteorological indices weighted by their predictive accuracy. This gives you transparent, passenger-focused turbulence probability instead of vague categories.

This forecast integrates data from:

Disclaimer: This forecast is for informational purposes only. Always consult official aviation weather sources and follow ATC guidance.

How accurate are turbulence alerts? Alerts are based on updated forecast models and pilot reports, and can change as departure approaches.